Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
San Francisco anticipates APEC summit will boost economy by $53M despite concerns
San Francisco is gearing up for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled to happen next month.
San Francisco is gearing up for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled to happen next month.
SF Travel taking action to boost soft numbers in future convention bookings
The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.
The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.
Small businesses in 'security zones' don't feel prepared for APEC conference
Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.
Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.
US retirement system earns just a C+ in global study
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
Costco shopper says he cracked secret to wholesaler's price tags and mysterious asterisk: 'An insane deal'
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
Amazon will now fire workers who refuse to return to the office three days a week
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
Bud Light announces $3M scholarship pledge to America's fallen or disabled first responders
The beer brand on Tuesday announced its commitment of $3 million in academic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled first responders.
The beer brand on Tuesday announced its commitment of $3 million in academic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled first responders.
Oakland artists, small business owners ask city leaders for public safety support
Artists and vendors are tired of the rampant crime in Oakland and asking city leaders for support. They say all their efforts to revitalize the community and do business are being thwarted by crime.
Artists and vendors are tired of the rampant crime in Oakland and asking city leaders for support. They say all their efforts to revitalize the community and do business are being thwarted by crime.
Rite Aid closing nearly 100 stores as part of bankruptcy; here's the list
Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.
Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to fight fake reviews as FTC pushes to ban them
Amazon and several companies are launching a coalition to look for best practices for hosting online reviews and share methods to detect fake ones.
Amazon and several companies are launching a coalition to look for best practices for hosting online reviews and share methods to detect fake ones.
New viral work trend 'monk mode' has workers focusing on one task at a time to boost productivity
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, has filed for bankruptcy.
Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, has filed for bankruptcy.
Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.
Workers at San Jose Burger King protest unsafe and poor working conditions
Workers say they're concerned about wages, their personal safety and the condition of the building.
Workers say they're concerned about wages, their personal safety and the condition of the building.
Express store, storied Italian restaurant leaving San Francisco
The Express store is leaving San Francisco's Union Square, as is the North Beach Restaurant a little more than a mile away.
The Express store is leaving San Francisco's Union Square, as is the North Beach Restaurant a little more than a mile away.